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Two Held for Jharkhand Journalist Akhilesh Pratap Singh’s Murder

Akhilesh Pratap Singh who was shot dead by unknown persons near Dewaria panchayat secretariat on 12 May.
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  • Jharkhand’s Chatra Police on Monday arrested two in connection with the murder of Journalist Akhilesh Pratap Singh who was shot dead by unknown persons near Dewaria panchayat secretariat on 12 May.


  • The murder triggered widespread condemnation of the attacks on journalists across the country. A bandh was observed in Chatra town on 13 May to protest the killing.


  • Earlier on Sunday, Chief Minister Raghubar Das had announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the family of Akhilesh Pratap Singh.


(With PTI Inputs)

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Published: 16 May 2016,01:37 PM IST

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